Verified Security
Cyber Essentials Plus Consultancy
Independent technical verification of cyber controls — for higher-assurance contracts.
In A Nutshell
What Cyber Essentials Plus Actually Means For You
Self-assessment has its limits — which is exactly why Cyber Essentials Plus exists. It builds on the base Cyber Essentials controls with independent, hands-on technical testing, giving clients meaningfully stronger assurance for contracts involving more sensitive data or higher-value engagements.
Testing day shouldn't be where you discover your gaps. We focus heavily on preparation before the assessor arrives, closing the small issues self-assessment alone wouldn't have caught — so the independent testing goes smoothly rather than surfacing last-minute surprises.
Cyber Essentials Plus At A Glance
What We Help You Get Right
On-site or remote vulnerability scanning
Verification of patching and configuration controls
Testing of access controls and malware protection in practice
Breaking It Down
What Cyber Essentials Plus Is Built On
Technical Testing
Independent verification, not just self-declared controls.
Vulnerability Scanning
On-site or remote scanning of your systems.
Patch Verification
Confirmation that updates are genuinely applied.
Access Testing
Practical checks on how access controls perform.
Malware Defence Testing
Real-world testing of protection measures.
Remediation Support
Fixing gaps identified before final assessment.
Why It Matters
The Business Case for Cyber Essentials Plus
For contracts involving particularly sensitive sites — government buildings, critical infrastructure, financial institutions — self-assessed Cyber Essentials often isn't enough. Cyber Essentials Plus, with its independent technical testing, is frequently the minimum bar for these higher-assurance engagements.
Why Bother
What You Get Out Of Cyber Essentials Plus
Higher Assurance
Materially stronger than self-assessment alone.
Contract Eligibility
Often the minimum bar for sensitive-site engagements.
Demonstrated Resilience
Proof your controls work in practice, not just on paper.
Working Together
How We'll Get You There
Here's exactly what working with us looks like, step by step.
Technical Preparation
We help you prepare before the assessor's testing begins.
Assessment Coordination
We liaise with the certifying body on your behalf.
Gap Remediation
We advise on fixes if issues are found during testing.
Certification
We support you through to a successful pass.
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